How to Handle Nervous Parents


that shows you know a lot about children.) If you have a lot of experience, tell her about other charges you've had who were being left for the first time, and what you did about it.

When the mother comes home after the first time, tell her all about what you and her baby did while she was away. Make sure she knows the baby didn't cry very long. If you start sitting regularly, you will probably see that the baby cries for a shorter time each job, so tell the mother that.

It helps to come early to the job. As soon as you get there, take the baby and start to play with it. That way the baby will get used to being with you before the parents leave. Wander in and out of the room the mother is in. The mother should always say goodbye, but don't be at the front door when she walks out. That usually starts the crying right away.

It can take a long time for the mother to stop being scared to leave, but if you work hard at taking good care of the baby, the parents will start to trust you.

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